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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Adept Watershaper
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
3.0%inclusion2 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
55%inclusion357 decks650 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion337 decks650 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion290 decks650 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion323 decks650 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion306 decks650 decks
36%synergy
Armory of Iroas
37%inclusion239 decks650 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
37%inclusion241 decks650 decks
35%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion339 decks650 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion290 decks650 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion278 decks650 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion383 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion381 decks650 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion320 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion320 decks650 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
43%inclusion282 decks650 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion275 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion272 decks650 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion269 decks650 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion253 decks650 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion247 decks650 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion101 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion100 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion88 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion44 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion201 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
28%inclusion179 decks650 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion172 decks650 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion151 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion149 decks650 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion142 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion140 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion123 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion133 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion124 decks650 decks
17%synergy
Kor Blademaster
18%inclusion119 decks650 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion110 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion110 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Samurai
17%inclusion109 decks650 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion103 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion103 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion98 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion97 decks647 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion89 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
13%inclusion84 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion79 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Abzan Falconer
11%inclusion74 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion74 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
-12%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
11%inclusion70 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Savior
11%inclusion69 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion67 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion66 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
10%inclusion64 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.4%inclusion61 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.2%inclusion53 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.8%inclusion51 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion50 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.1%inclusion46 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Blade Historian
6.8%inclusion44 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.6%inclusion43 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.5%inclusion42 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
6.3%inclusion41 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
6.2%inclusion40 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.8%inclusion38 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.7%inclusion37 decks646 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.7%inclusion37 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.5%inclusion36 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
31%inclusion202 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion182 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion144 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion131 decks593 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion140 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Resolute Strike
21%inclusion134 decks650 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion130 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion118 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion116 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion113 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion104 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion104 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
16%inclusion102 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion97 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion94 decks647 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion92 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion81 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Feat of Resistance
12%inclusion80 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion73 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion68 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
10%inclusion68 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.6%inclusion56 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.3%inclusion54 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion53 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
8.0%inclusion52 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion49 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
-10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion46 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion43 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.5%inclusion42 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.0%inclusion39 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.8%inclusion38 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.5%inclusion36 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
5.5%inclusion36 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Brute Force
5.4%inclusion35 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion211 decks650 decks
30%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion170 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion148 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion142 decks650 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion97 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion90 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion74 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion73 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
11%inclusion70 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Honor
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.1%inclusion59 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion54 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion54 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion52 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.8%inclusion51 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.8%inclusion51 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion30 decks423 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion46 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion41 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.2%inclusion40 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.8%inclusion38 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion228 decks650 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion220 decks650 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Valkas
33%inclusion217 decks650 decks
32%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion211 decks650 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion177 decks650 decks
20%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
27%inclusion176 decks650 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion170 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion167 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion165 decks650 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion157 decks650 decks
22%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion156 decks650 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion150 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion149 decks650 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion146 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion138 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion137 decks650 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion131 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion127 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
19%inclusion122 decks650 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion120 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion92 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion101 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion89 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion47 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Plate Armor
15%inclusion96 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
15%inclusion96 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion94 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion93 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion93 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion88 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion39 decks291 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion87 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion86 decks650 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion84 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion84 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion83 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion83 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion80 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion67 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion67 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion65 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion64 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Dueling Rapier
10%inclusion63 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.4%inclusion61 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion59 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Infiltration Lens
8.8%inclusion57 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.8%inclusion57 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.5%inclusion41 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion217 decks650 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Fist
28%inclusion184 decks650 decks
26%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion177 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion154 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion137 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion121 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion109 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Insignia
16%inclusion105 decks650 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion103 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion96 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion90 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion90 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion88 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion87 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion84 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion72 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion79 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion71 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion71 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion70 decks650 decks
8%synergy
On Serra's Wings
11%inclusion69 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion67 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
10%inclusion62 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Akki War Paint
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Squee's Embrace
8.8%inclusion57 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion52 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
-2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.5%inclusion42 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.4%inclusion33 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion39 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
6.0%inclusion39 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.8%inclusion38 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Basri Ket
7.4%inclusion48 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.1%inclusion46 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion323 decks650 decks
18%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion188 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion169 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
20%inclusion130 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion118 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion107 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion92 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion73 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion64 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
8.5%inclusion55 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.2%inclusion53 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion50 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.7%inclusion50 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion49 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion46 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.8%inclusion44 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.8%inclusion44 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.8%inclusion44 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion42 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.2%inclusion40 decks650 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion39 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion31 decks590 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion483 decks650 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion401 decks650 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion254 decks650 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion165 decks650 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion138 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion99 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion89 decks650 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion76 decks650 decks
-13%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.6%inclusion56 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion56 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion45 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion26 decks423 decks
3%synergy
Boros Locket
5.4%inclusion35 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion628 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion611 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion506 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion330 decks650 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
39%inclusion255 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion236 decks650 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion212 decks650 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion199 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion196 decks650 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion192 decks650 decks
-16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion187 decks650 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion165 decks650 decks
23%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion160 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion157 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion151 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion147 decks650 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion131 decks593 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion131 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion123 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion119 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion111 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion70 decks423 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion87 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion80 decks647 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion80 decks650 decks
-17%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion76 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion74 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion67 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion62 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.6%inclusion56 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.2%inclusion53 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.0%inclusion52 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.0%inclusion52 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.5%inclusion49 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion49 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.9%inclusion45 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.0%inclusion32 decks634 decks
-2%synergy